The actor took only one turn in the famous batsuit. That film, “Batman Forever,” couldn’t be a more representative artifact of its era.

Val Kilmer, who died at age 65 on Tuesday, April 1, told PEOPLE in a September 2021 cover story that his family 'was never the same again' after his younger brother, Wesley, died at age 15 when he drowned in their father's hot tub after experiencing an epileptic seizure.

Val Kilmer, a homegrown Hollywood actor who tasted leading-man stardom as Jim Morrison and Batman, but whose protean gifts and elusive personality also made him a high-profile supporting player, died on Tuesday in Los Angeles. He was 65.

Val Kilmer, an actor known for his work in “Top Gun,” “The Doors” and “Batman Forever,” died on Tuesday at the age of 65. Here are some snapshots from his life and career. Cher and Kilmer in 1984, the same year he made his feature debut in the slapstick Cold War spy movie “Top Secret!”

In the interview, Cher referred to herself and Kilmer as "Alpha males," which led to some turbulence in their relationship. "We were both individuals," she said, "and neither of u

Multiple friends, co-stars and other colleagues paid tribute to Kilmer after new of his death broke. Val Kilmer is being honored by his peers in Hollywood. From former co-stars to an ex-girlfriend, several celebrities paid tribute to the Top Gun and Batman Forever star after news of his death broke on April 2,

Val Kilmer's family speaks out after the actor's death Tuesday in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Tom Cruise asks a crowd for a moment of silence in honor of his friend.

While tributes pour in for the screen legend, renewed attention has turned to Kilmer's personal life, particularly his relationship with ex-wife Joanne Whalley and their two children, Mercedes and Jack.

Dead at 65, Kilmer spent his life in pursuit of wonderful things, even if it meant rubbing others the wrong way